It is expressed in tonnes (1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb)) or long tons (2,240 pounds (1,016 kg)). This measurement is also used in the U.S. tonnage of naval ships.

ton 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈtən plural tons also ton Synonyms of ton 1 : any of various units of weight:

Sep 2, 2025 · If you’ve ever priced out cargo or read about a ship carrying coal, grain or bricks, you’ve seen tonnes vs. tons. These two words look similar yet refer to different systems and units. In …

The weight of a full-grown male African elephant may range up to 7 metric tons, which is equal to 15,400 pounds (lbs). The weight of a small car is approximately 1 ton.

Nov 15, 2024 · Solved math problem 2 A shipping container has a volume of 1,326 cubic feet, what is its volume when converted to tons as a unit of volume? Answer Remember that the shipping ton for …

Variant tons of capacity have existed for specific commodities, such as the English water ton, used to measure petroleum products and equal to 224 British Imperial System gallons; the timber ton of 40 …

a unit of weight, equivalent to 2000 pounds (0.907 metric ton) avoirdupois short ton, or net ton in the United States and 2240 pounds (1.016 metric tons) avoirdupois long ton in Great Britain.

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Convert cubic yards of material into both US tons and metric tonnes. Note that converting between cubic yards (unit of volume) and tons (unit of weight) requires a density figure, as explained below. To work …

(plural tons, ton) a unit for measuring weight, in the UK 2 240 pounds (long ton) and in the US 2 000 pounds (short ton) (informal) What have you got in this bag? It weighs a ton (= is very heavy).